Sexual Health

Course Code:

NHS 353

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Hediye Arslan Özkan

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is for students to understand the reproductive and sexual health problems of the society in which they live, to develop sensitivity and to gain knowledge and understanding of solutions.

Course Content:

The course includes understanding the concept of reproductive health in line with current developments, examining the issues of sexuality, sexual identity, sexual rights, evaluating approaches to sexual problems in all life stages, analyzing sexual dysfunctions and its social importance, understanding the principles of a multidisciplinary approach to sexuality and reproductive health counseling.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 13. Case study /reports 24. Video demonstration 31. Film/documentary screening 13. Case study /reports 24. Video demonstration 31. Film/documentary screening 13. Case study /reports 24. Video demo

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm evaluation 21. Group work evaluation 16. Video screening 13. Presentation evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Understands reproductive health concepts	1,2,3	1,2,13	1,13,16,21
Discusses sexual health issues according to life periods	1,2,3,6,7	1,2,13,24,31	1,13,16,21
Knows safe sexual life, sexual functions and disorders	1,2,3	1,2,13,24,31	1,13,16,21
Gains views on sexual health counseling and multidisciplinary approach	1,2,3,6,7	1,2,13,24,31	1,13,16,21

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Basic concepts: reproductive health, disease, sexuality, sexual tendencies	Related references
2	Reproductive health, rights and issues	Related references
3	Sexual health physiology and neurobiology	Related references
4	Sexual health by life period	Related references
5	Sexuality, sexual health, sexual rights	Related references
6	Sexual functions and disorders-Female	Related references
7	Sexual functions and disorders-Male	Related references
8	Sexual tendencies, sexual violence and approach to the victim	Related references
9	MIDTERM EXAM	Related references
10	Case Discussions^*	Related references
11	Case Discussions^*	Related references
12	Case Discussions^*	Related references
13	Case Discussions^*	Related references
14	Case Discussions^*	Related references
15	Case Discussions^*	Related references

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources	CETAD PUBLICATONS

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Case, film, book, game etc. cases and artworks analysis
Exams	Midterm exam, Case Discussions

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final EXAM	1	60
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.				X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.				X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.				X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.				X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.					X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.				X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.				X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Quiz	4	2	8
Assignment	1	15	15
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			117
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,68
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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